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EP1127553B1 - Container for holding filling material and method of making the same - Google Patents

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EP1127553B1
EP1127553B1 EP00810143A EP00810143A EP1127553B1 EP 1127553 B1 EP1127553 B1 EP 1127553B1 EP 00810143 A EP00810143 A EP 00810143A EP 00810143 A EP00810143 A EP 00810143A EP 1127553 B1 EP1127553 B1 EP 1127553B1
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  • the invention relates to a container for receiving a predetermined Quantity of contents, preferably for receiving pasty Zahnhellmassen and a method for producing such Container with contents.
  • Pasty dental filling materials are used today in the most diverse Filled quantities and packaging forms. How to fill, which are sufficient for several applications, especially in chemical-curing Dental fillers, in larger cans or containers bottled.
  • the filling material is filled with a tool, eg. B. Spatula, removed and apportioned according to the application.
  • a tool eg. B. Spatula
  • the use of packaging with Filling quantities for multiple applications requires one user good metabolic rate of pasty Zahnhellmassen and provides certain Requirements for storage and hygiene.
  • FR 63 921 E describes a container with two cavities and an intermediate piece.
  • the cavities are the Ingredients for the production of amalgam.
  • the Intermediate piece will be the openings of the two cavities directly aligned with each other and the components of the Amalgams can be mixed together. Both are Cavities open at the same time. A simple, e.g. handed Handling the container is not possible.
  • the object of the invention is to avoid the disadvantages of the known in particular to provide a simple cheap container, which on the one hand allows relatively small quantities of filling material, especially pasty Zahnhellmassen to fill and the other despite the small volumes of contents and containers ensures optimal handling.
  • this object is achieved with a container and a Process for producing such a container with filling material according to the characterizing features of the independent claims solved.
  • a container has an approximately cylindrical body, at least a closable cavity for receiving a predetermined Amount of filling material, in particular pasty dental filling materials, and an extension piece.
  • the closable cavity allows the filling of contents like paste-like dental filling in portions that are to or repeated application are determined.
  • the approximately cylindrical body of the container may consist of a Tube with continuous perpendicular to the openings Sidewalls be formed. But also conceivable are basic body with z. B. polygonal cross-section.
  • the body two opposite lockable Having cavities filled two predetermined amounts of filling material and the volume of the intermediate extension piece can with constant sizing and Handling of the container can be reduced.
  • the extension piece is practically the same length as one Cavity.
  • a homogeneous, easy to manipulate and produce body can be achieved.
  • a base body of two parts which are non-positively and / or positively connected with each other detachably or permanently connected, particularly suitable.
  • the individual parts can thus in particular by injection molding of plastics, for. B. opaque polypropylene.
  • a container can be put together be when the two parts each have a connecting portion, wherein the connecting portions advantageously so with each other are connectable, that the outer wall of the connecting portion the one part on the inner wall of the connecting portion the other part frictionally applied.
  • the two parts each have a closable cavity for Receiving a predetermined amount of filling, by a Floor is separated from the respective connecting portion.
  • the floor can be injection molded in one piece with the Base body, for example made of opaque polypropylene getting produced. Especially in embodiments, in which the soil only later form-fitting in the Body is used, but can also be a softer material such as As polyethylene can be used.
  • the floor the cavities each one merging into the side walls curved transition section. This will complete the Removing the contents with an instrument, such as with a spatula, relieved. Particularly advantageous proves the curved transition section in combination with a cylindrical Body.
  • the usable volume of the closable cavities is preferably not more than max. 0.9 cm 3 , preferably about 0.2 cm 3 to 0.6 cm 3 . This achieves optimal portioning for the dental application.
  • the cylindrical body should have a minimum length of 20 mm.
  • the cylindrical body has a Length of 27 mm and a diameter of 11 mm.
  • the body snap cover By an attachable to the body snap cover, the preferably light- and moisture-tight sealable, Hygiene and sterility of the contents are guaranteed.
  • a snap lid With a snap lid is a particularly simple Handling, especially easy opening, achieved.
  • the container is held with one hand and with the thumb can be opened so that the contents with the other Hand quickly with an instrument, such as a spatula, can be removed and applied.
  • the snap cover can be made of the same material as the basic body, for example, an opaque plastic such as Be made polypropylene. Also conceivable is a softer one Plastic like polyethylene.
  • Another object of the invention is a composite consisting from two or more containers according to the invention, wherein the individual Container separably joined together (e.g., in a row arranged side by side and connected to each other) are.
  • One Such composite is particularly suitable for storage and the Transport of relatively small containers.
  • the connection between individual containers can by means of one-piece spraying or subsequent gluing be designed so that the Containers consumed individually are extra easy, z. B. by twisting, separate from each other.
  • Another object of the invention is a method for manufacturing and filling a container according to the invention, a Preferably cylindrical body with two cavities for Receiving a pre-definable amount of filling material.
  • characteristic for the procedure is that two parts with one each Cavity provided and then connected together be, leaving a container with two opposite Cavities arises.
  • the cavities are before or after bonding with a predetermined amount of contents, in particular with pasty dental filling, filled.
  • the method is performed so that the two provided parts first filled and closed and first then be connected together.
  • This can be a Rotation during the filling process, which in an already assembled Container would be necessary to avoid.
  • Figure 1 shows the perspective view of a particular preferred embodiment.
  • An elongated container 1 with a cylindrical body 2, for example, opaque Polypropylene, has at both ends depending on a cavity. 4 on.
  • the cavities are connected via an extension piece 3 with each other connected. Closed are the two cavities 4, the intended to receive a predetermined amount of filling material 14, by a snap cap 6, the one for better handling Projection 7 has.
  • the main body 2 has proven to be a basic body 2 of 27 mm in length and 11 mm in diameter with a usable volume of 0.46 cm 3 per cavity.
  • the main body 2 consists of two interconnected parts A, B.
  • Figure 2 shows the two interconnectable parts A, B from where the main body 2 is composed. Every part A, B includes a cavity 4 for the contents 14 and a connecting portion 5a, 5b, wherein the outer wall 10 of the connecting portion 5b of a part B frictionally with the inner wall 11 of the connecting portion 5a of the other part A. can be.
  • Figure 3 shows a longitudinal section through the two parts, the each one cavity 4 for filling a predetermined amount of contents 14 included.
  • the bottom 8 of both parts has one each curved transition section 9.
  • the radius of curvature is about 2 mm.
  • the outer diameter of the connecting portion 5b of Part B is identical to the inner diameter of the connecting portion 5a of part A.
  • FIG. 4 shows an alternative embodiment in longitudinal section.
  • a cylindrical body 2 'are subsequently Floors 8 'used, which has a flange or sealing bead 13 positively in a circumferential groove 12 of the main body 2 ' are latched.
  • This will be a compartmentalization of the body 2 'in two cavities 4 for receiving a predeterminable Quantity of contents 14 and in an intermediate, unfilled Extension piece 3 reached.
  • By appropriate dimensioning the cavities 4 is the filling of small portions for single or multiple application and by the extension piece 3 achieved a good handling of the container 1. It is particularly advantageous if the usable floors 8 'from a softer material than the main body 2 'are made.
  • Fig. 5 shows a method for producing an inventive Container with contents.
  • step a) two parts A, B are provided, each one Cavity 4 for receiving a predetermined amount of filling 14th and a connecting piece 5a, 5b have.
  • each of the parts A, B by injection molding in one piece from a plastic, z. B. opaque polypropylene, is injected.
  • step b) the cavities 4 of the two parts A, B with a predetermined amount of filling material, in particular pasty dental filling materials, filled.
  • the filling can with appropriate arrangement the two parts A, B with a single filling unit be performed.
  • the filled cavities 4 of the two parts A, B are then closed.
  • step c) the filled and sealed parts A, B connected to each other so that the outer wall 10 of the connecting portion 5b of Part B frictionally against the inner wall eleventh of the connecting portion 5a of Part A.
  • the resulting Container thus has two opposing cavities 4 with filling material 14, between which an extension piece (3) lies.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Behälter zur Aufnahme einer vorbestimmten Menge Füllgut, vorzugsweise zur Aufnahme von pastösen Zahnfüllmassen sowie ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines solchen Behälters mit Füllgut.The invention relates to a container for receiving a predetermined Quantity of contents, preferably for receiving pasty Zahnfüllmassen and a method for producing such Container with contents.

Pastöse Zahnfüllmassen werden heute in den unterschiedlichsten Mengen und Verpackungsformen abgefüllt. So werden Füllmengen, die für mehrere Applikationen ausreichen, insbesondere bei chemisch-härtenden Zahnfüllmassen, in grösseren Dosen oder Behältern abgefüllt. Das Füllmaterial wird mit einem Werkzeug, z. B. Spatel, entnommen und anwendungsgerecht portioniert. Bekannt sind aber auch Spritzen oder Tuben mit Füllmengen für mehrfache Applikationen, die über Vorrichtungen für eine anwendungsgerechte Portionierung verfügen. Der Einsatz von Verpackungen mit Füllmengen für Mehrfachapplikationen bedingt beim Anwender einen guten Grundumsatz der pastösen Zahnfüllmassen und stellt gewisse Anforderungen an die Lagerung und Hygiene.Pasty dental filling materials are used today in the most diverse Filled quantities and packaging forms. How to fill, which are sufficient for several applications, especially in chemical-curing Dental fillers, in larger cans or containers bottled. The filling material is filled with a tool, eg. B. Spatula, removed and apportioned according to the application. Known but are also syringes or tubes with quantities for multiple Applications that have devices for an application-oriented Portioning. The use of packaging with Filling quantities for multiple applications requires one user good metabolic rate of pasty Zahnfüllmassen and provides certain Requirements for storage and hygiene.

Zwar sind Verpackungsformen für kleinere Volumina, bspw. Einfachportionen, bereits bekannt. Wegen der kleinen Volumina ist die Handhabung dieser Füllmengen bisher mit dem Einsatz technischer Hilfsmittel verbunden. So werden z. B. kleine Spitzen oder Patronen auf eine Einrichtung aufgesetzt, die über Handgriffe und einen Druckstift verfügt, mit dem über einen Abzug der Entleerungsvorgang des Füllguts aus der Spitze oder Patrone initiiert werden kann. Der Einsatz solcher technischen Hilfsmittel ist mit entsprechenden Kosten verbunden. Die Handhabung ist umständlich. Although packaging forms for smaller volumes, for example. already known. Because of the small volumes is the handling of these quantities so far with the use of technical Aids connected. So z. B. small tips or Cartridges mounted on a device that has handles and has a push pin, with the over a trigger the emptying process of the contents of the tip or cartridge initiated can be. The use of such technical aids is associated with corresponding costs. The handling is cumbersome.

FR 63 921 E beschreibt einen Behälter mit zwei Hohlräumen und einem Zwischenstück. In den Hohlräumen befinden sich die Bestandteile zur Herstellung von Amalgam. Durch Entfernen des Zwischenstückes werden die Öffnungen der beiden Hohlräume unmittelbar zueinander ausgerichtet und die Bestandteile des Amalgams können miteinander gemischt werden. Dabei werden beide Hohlräume gleichzeitig geöffnet. Eine einfache, z.B. einhändige Handhabung des Behälters ist nicht möglich. FR 63 921 E describes a container with two cavities and an intermediate piece. In the cavities are the Ingredients for the production of amalgam. By removing the Intermediate piece will be the openings of the two cavities directly aligned with each other and the components of the Amalgams can be mixed together. Both are Cavities open at the same time. A simple, e.g. handed Handling the container is not possible.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es die Nachteile des Bekannten zu vermeiden, insbesondere einen einfachen billigen Behälter bereitzustellen, der es erlaubt einerseits relativ kleine Mengen Füllgut, insbesondere pastöse Zahnfüllmassen, abzufüllen und der andererseits trotz der kleinen Volumina von Füllgut und Behälter eine optimale Handhabung gewährleistet.The object of the invention is to avoid the disadvantages of the known in particular to provide a simple cheap container, which on the one hand allows relatively small quantities of filling material, especially pasty Zahnfüllmassen to fill and the other despite the small volumes of contents and containers ensures optimal handling.

Insbesondere soll eine einfache einhändige Manipulation ermöglicht werden, die gleichzeitiges Fixieren und Öffnen des Behälters erlaubt, so dass die andere Hand für eine rasche Entnahme und Applikation des Füllguts frei bleibt.In particular, a simple one-handed manipulation should be possible be, simultaneously fixing and opening the container allowed, leaving the other hand for a quick withdrawal and application of the contents remains free.

Erfindungsgemäss wird diese Aufgabe mit einem Behälter und einem Verfahren zur Herstellung eines solchen Behälters mit Füllgut gemäss den kennzeichnenden Merkmalen der unabhängigen Patentansprüche gelöst.According to the invention, this object is achieved with a container and a Process for producing such a container with filling material according to the characterizing features of the independent claims solved.

Ein Behälter hat einen etwa zylindrischen Grundkörper, der wenigstens einen verschliessbaren Hohlraum zur Aufnahme einer vorbestimmten Menge Füllgut, insbesondere von pastösen Zahnfüllmassen, und ein Verlängerungsstück aufweist.A container has an approximately cylindrical body, at least a closable cavity for receiving a predetermined Amount of filling material, in particular pasty dental filling materials, and an extension piece.

Der verschliessbare Hohlraum ermöglicht das Abfüllen von Füllgut wie pastösen Zahnfüllmassen in Portionen, die zur ein- oder mehrmaligen Applikation bestimmt sind. Durch den vorzugsweise licht- und feuchtigkeitsdicht wiederverschliessbaren Verschluss sind Hygiene und gegebenenfalls Sterilität gewährleistet.The closable cavity allows the filling of contents like paste-like dental filling in portions that are to or repeated application are determined. By the preferred Light and moisture-proof resealable closure Hygiene and possibly sterility are guaranteed.

Abgefüllt werden insbesondere die heute üblicherweise im Dentalbereich verwendeten licht- oder chemisch-härtenden pastösen Zahnfüllmassen. Damit trotz des relativ kleinen Volumens des Hohlraums eine optimale Handhabung gewährleistet ist, weist der Behälter ein Verlängerungsstück auf, das nicht zur Aufnahme von Füllmaterial dient.In particular, these are usually filled today in the dental field used light- or chemically-curing pasty Dental filling materials. Thus despite the relatively small volume of Cavity optimal handling is guaranteed, the points Contain an extension piece that is not suitable for receiving Filling material is used.

Der etwa zylindrische Grundkörper des Behälters kann aus einem Tubus mit durchgehend senkrecht zu den Öffnungen verlaufenden Seitenwänden gebildet sein. Denkbar sind aber auch Grundkörper mit z. B. polygonalem Querschnitt.The approximately cylindrical body of the container may consist of a Tube with continuous perpendicular to the openings Sidewalls be formed. But also conceivable are basic body with z. B. polygonal cross-section.

Wenn der Grundkörper zwei sich gegenüberliegende verschliessbare Hohlräume aufweist, können zwei vorbestimmte Mengen Füllgut abgefüllt werden und das Volumen des dazwischen liegenden Verlängerungsstückes kann bei gleichbleibender Dimensionierung und Handhabbarkeit des Behälters reduziert werden. In einem besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel mit zwei Hohlräumen weist das Verlängerungsstück praktisch die gleiche Länge auf wie ein Hohlraum.If the body two opposite lockable Having cavities, filled two predetermined amounts of filling material and the volume of the intermediate extension piece can with constant sizing and Handling of the container can be reduced. In a special preferred embodiment with two cavities has the extension piece is practically the same length as one Cavity.

Wenn die Aussenwand des Verlängerungsstücks mit der Aussenwand des Behälters etwa fluchtet, lässt sich ein homogener, gut manipulier- und herstellbarer Grundkörper erzielen.
Für die Herstellung des Behälters ist ein Grundkörper der aus zwei Teilen, die kraft- und/oder formschlüssig miteinander lösbar oder unlösbar verbunden sind, besonders geeignet. Die einzelnen Teile können so insbesondere im Spritzgussverfahren aus Kunststoffen, z. B. lichtundurchlässigem Polypropylen, hergestellt werden.If the outer wall of the extension piece is approximately flush with the outer wall of the container, a homogeneous, easy to manipulate and produce body can be achieved.
For the preparation of the container, a base body of two parts, which are non-positively and / or positively connected with each other detachably or permanently connected, particularly suitable. The individual parts can thus in particular by injection molding of plastics, for. B. opaque polypropylene.

Auf besonders einfache Weise kann ein Behälter zusammengestellt werden, wenn die beiden Teile je einen Verbindungsabschnitt aufweisen, wobei die Verbindungsabschnitte vorteilhaft so miteinander verbindbar sind, dass die Aussenwand des Verbindungsabschnitts des einen Teils an der Innenwand des Verbindungsabschnitts des anderen Teils kraftschlüssig anliegt. In a particularly simple manner, a container can be put together be when the two parts each have a connecting portion, wherein the connecting portions advantageously so with each other are connectable, that the outer wall of the connecting portion the one part on the inner wall of the connecting portion the other part frictionally applied.

Die beiden Teile weisen je einen verschliessbaren Hohlraum zur Aufnahme einer vorbestimmten Menge Füllgut auf, der durch einen Boden vom jeweiligen Verbindungsabschnitt abgetrennt ist. Damit wird eine funktionelle Kompartimentierung des Grundkörpers erreicht. Der Boden kann im Spritzgussverfahren einstückig mit dem Grundkörper, beispielsweise aus einem lichtundurchlässigen Polypropylen hergestellt werden. Insbesondere bei Ausführungsformen, bei denen der Boden erst nachträglich formschlüssig in den Grundkörper eingesetzt wird, kann aber auch ein weicheres Material wie z. B. Polyethylen eingesetzt werden.The two parts each have a closable cavity for Receiving a predetermined amount of filling, by a Floor is separated from the respective connecting portion. In order to a functional compartmentalization of the body is achieved. The floor can be injection molded in one piece with the Base body, for example made of opaque polypropylene getting produced. Especially in embodiments, in which the soil only later form-fitting in the Body is used, but can also be a softer material such as As polyethylene can be used.

In einem besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel weist der Boden der Hohlräume jeweils einen in die Seitenwände übergehenden gekrümmten Übergangsabschnitt auf. Dadurch wird die vollständige Entnahme des Füllguts mit einem Instrument, beispielsweise mit einem Spatel, erleichtert. Besonders vorteilhaft erweist sich der gekrümmte Übergangsabschnitt in Kombination mit einem zylindrischen Grundkörper.In a particularly preferred embodiment, the floor the cavities each one merging into the side walls curved transition section. This will complete the Removing the contents with an instrument, such as with a spatula, relieved. Particularly advantageous proves the curved transition section in combination with a cylindrical Body.

Das nutzbare Volumen der verschliessbaren Hohlräume beträgt bevorzugt nicht mehr als max. 0,9 cm3, vorzugsweise etwa je 0,2 cm3 bis 0,6 cm3. Dadurch wird eine für die dentale Applikation optimale Portionierung erreicht.The usable volume of the closable cavities is preferably not more than max. 0.9 cm 3 , preferably about 0.2 cm 3 to 0.6 cm 3 . This achieves optimal portioning for the dental application.

Damit die Handhabung des Behälters, insbesondere das Halten in der Hand, z. B. zwischen Daumen und Zeigefinger, gewährleistet ist, sollte der zylindrische Grundkörper eine minimale Länge von 20 mm aufweisen. Selbstverständlich sind in der Praxis nicht beliebig lange Grundkörper geeignet. In einem besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel weist der zylindrische Grundkörper eine Länge von 27 mm und einen Durchmesser von 11 mm auf. Thus, the handling of the container, especially holding in the hand, z. B. between the thumb and forefinger, guaranteed is, the cylindrical body should have a minimum length of 20 mm. Of course, in practice, not arbitrary long body suitable. In a particularly preferred Embodiment, the cylindrical body has a Length of 27 mm and a diameter of 11 mm.

Durch einen auf den Grundkörper aufsetzbaren Schnappdeckel, der vorzugsweise licht- und feuchtigkeitsdicht verschliessbar ist, werden Hygiene und gegebenenfalls Sterilität des Füllgutes gewährleistet. Mit einem Schnappdeckel wird eine besonders einfache Handhabung, insbesondere ein leichtes Öffnen, erreicht.By an attachable to the body snap cover, the preferably light- and moisture-tight sealable, Hygiene and sterility of the contents are guaranteed. With a snap lid is a particularly simple Handling, especially easy opening, achieved.

Insbesondere wenn der Schnappdeckel einen Vorsprung aufweist, wird erreicht, dass der Behälter mit einer Hand gehalten und mit dem Daumen geöffnet werden kann, sodass das Füllgut mit der anderen Hand rasch mit einem Instrument, beispielsweise einem Spatel, entnommen und appliziert werden kann.Especially when the snap cap has a projection, It is achieved that the container is held with one hand and with the thumb can be opened so that the contents with the other Hand quickly with an instrument, such as a spatula, can be removed and applied.

Denkbar ist auch, dass der Schnappdeckel mit seinem ganzen Umfang die Aussenwand des zylindrischen Grundkörpers überlappt.It is also conceivable that the snap cover with its entire circumference the outer wall of the cylindrical body overlaps.

Der Schnappdeckel kann aus dem selben Material wie der Grundkörper, beispielsweise einem lichtundurchlässigen Kunststoff wie Polypropylen gefertigt werden. Denkbar ist auch ein weicherer Kunststoff wie Polyethylen.The snap cover can be made of the same material as the basic body, for example, an opaque plastic such as Be made polypropylene. Also conceivable is a softer one Plastic like polyethylene.

Ein weiterer Gegenstand der Erfindung ist ein Verbund bestehend aus zwei oder mehr erfindungsgemässen Behältern, wobei die einzelnen Behälter trennbar zusammengefügt ( z.B. in einer Reihe nebeneinander angeordnet und miteinander verbunden) sind. Ein solcher Verbund ist besonders geeignet für die Lagerung und den Transport der verhältnismässig kleinen Behälter. Die Verbindung zwischen einzelnen Behältern kann durch einstückiges Spritzen oder nachträgliches Verkleben so ausgestaltet werden, dass die Behälter, welche einzeln verbraucht werden, sich besonders leicht , z. B. durch Abdrehen, voneinander trennen lassen.Another object of the invention is a composite consisting from two or more containers according to the invention, wherein the individual Container separably joined together (e.g., in a row arranged side by side and connected to each other) are. One Such composite is particularly suitable for storage and the Transport of relatively small containers. The connection between individual containers can by means of one-piece spraying or subsequent gluing be designed so that the Containers consumed individually are extra easy, z. B. by twisting, separate from each other.

Ein weiterer Gegenstand der Erfindung ist ein Verfahren zum Herstellen und Füllen eines erfindungsgemässen Behälters, das einen vorzugsweise zylindrischen Grundkörper mit zwei Hohlräumen zur Aufnahme einer vorbestimmbaren Menge Füllgut aufweist. Kennzeichnend für das Verfahren ist, dass zwei Teile mit je einem Hohlraum bereitgestellt und anschliessend miteinander verbunden werden, so dass ein Behälter mit zwei sich gegenüberliegenden Hohlräumen entsteht. Die Hohlräume werden vor oder nach dem Verbinden mit einer vorbestimmten Menge Füllgut, insbesondere mit pastösen Zahnfüllmassen, befüllt.Another object of the invention is a method for manufacturing and filling a container according to the invention, a Preferably cylindrical body with two cavities for Receiving a pre-definable amount of filling material. characteristic for the procedure is that two parts with one each Cavity provided and then connected together be, leaving a container with two opposite Cavities arises. The cavities are before or after bonding with a predetermined amount of contents, in particular with pasty dental filling, filled.

Vorzugsweise wird das Verfahren so durchgeführt, dass die beiden bereitgestellten Teile zuerst gefüllt und verschlossen und erst anschliessend miteinander verbunden werden. Dadurch kann eine Rotation während des Abfüllvorgangs, die bei einem bereits zusammengesetzten Behälter notwendig würde, vermieden werden.Preferably, the method is performed so that the two provided parts first filled and closed and first then be connected together. This can be a Rotation during the filling process, which in an already assembled Container would be necessary to avoid.

Die Erfindung ist im folgenden in Ausführungsbeispielen anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Diese dienen ausschliesslich der besseren Illustration einzelner erfindungsgemässer Ausführungsformen und sind keineswegs als abschliessend zu betrachten. Es zeigen:

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eine perspektivische Darstellung eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels eines Behälters mit den Merkmalen der Erfindung,
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eine perspektivische Darstellung der beiden Teile eines Behälters mit den Merkmalen der Erfindung,
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einen Längsschnitt durch ein alternatives Ausführungsbeispiel eines Behälters mit den Merkmalen der Erfindung, und
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ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Behälters mit Füllgut mit den Merkmalen der Erfindung.
The invention is explained in more detail below in exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawings. These serve exclusively to better illustrate individual embodiments according to the invention and are by no means to be regarded as conclusive. Show it:
FIG. 1
a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a container with the features of the invention,
FIG. 2
a perspective view of the two parts of a container with the features of the invention,
FIG. 3
a longitudinal section through the two parts of a container with the features of the invention,
FIG. 4
a longitudinal section through an alternative embodiment of a container with the features of the invention, and
FIG. 5
a method for producing a container with contents with the features of the invention.

Figur 1 zeigt die perspektivische Darstellung einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform. Ein länglicher Behälter 1 mit einem zylindrischen Grundkörper 2, beispielsweise aus lichtundurchlässigem Polypropylen, weist an beiden Enden je einen Hohlraum 4 auf. Die Hohlräume sind über ein Verlängerungsstück 3 miteinander verbunden. Verschlossen werden die beiden Hohlräume 4, die zur Aufnahme einer vorbestimmten Menge Füllgut 14 bestimmt sind, durch je einen Schnappdeckel 6, der zur besseren Handhabung einen Vorsprung 7 aufweist.Figure 1 shows the perspective view of a particular preferred embodiment. An elongated container 1 with a cylindrical body 2, for example, opaque Polypropylene, has at both ends depending on a cavity. 4 on. The cavities are connected via an extension piece 3 with each other connected. Closed are the two cavities 4, the intended to receive a predetermined amount of filling material 14, by a snap cap 6, the one for better handling Projection 7 has.

Besonders bewährt hat sich ein Grundkörper 2 von 27 mm Länge und 11 mm Durchmesser mit einem nutzbaren Volumen von 0,46 cm3 pro Hohlraum. Der Grundkörper 2 besteht aus zwei miteinander verbundenen Teilen A, B.Has proven to be a basic body 2 of 27 mm in length and 11 mm in diameter with a usable volume of 0.46 cm 3 per cavity. The main body 2 consists of two interconnected parts A, B.

Figur 2 zeigt die beiden miteinander verbindbaren Teile A, B aus denen der Grundkörper 2 zusammengesetzt ist. Jedes Teil A, B enthält einen Hohlraum 4 für das Füllgut 14 und einen Verbindungsabschnitt 5a, 5b, wobei die Aussenwand 10 des Verbindungsabschnitts 5b des einen Teils B kraftschlüssig mit der Innenwand 11 des Verbindungsabschnitts 5a des anderen Teils A verbunden werden kann.Figure 2 shows the two interconnectable parts A, B from where the main body 2 is composed. Every part A, B includes a cavity 4 for the contents 14 and a connecting portion 5a, 5b, wherein the outer wall 10 of the connecting portion 5b of a part B frictionally with the inner wall 11 of the connecting portion 5a of the other part A. can be.

Figur 3 zeigt einen Längsabschnitt durch die beiden Teile, die je einen Hohlraum 4 zum Abfüllen einer vorbestimmten Menge Füllgut 14 enthalten. Der Boden 8 beider Teile weist dabei je einen gekrümmten Übergangsabschnitt 9 auf. Der Krümmungsradius beträgt ca. 2 mm. Der Aussendurchmesser des Verbindungsabschnitts 5b von Teil B ist identisch mit dem Innendurchmesser des Verbindungsabschnitts 5a von Teil A.Figure 3 shows a longitudinal section through the two parts, the each one cavity 4 for filling a predetermined amount of contents 14 included. The bottom 8 of both parts has one each curved transition section 9. The radius of curvature is about 2 mm. The outer diameter of the connecting portion 5b of Part B is identical to the inner diameter of the connecting portion 5a of part A.

Figur 4 zeigt ein alternatives Ausführungsbeispiel im Längsschnitt. In einen zylindrischen Grundkörper 2' werden nachträglich Böden 8' eingesetzt, die über einen Flansch oder Dichtwulst 13 formschlüssig in eine umlaufende Nut 12 des Grundkörpers 2' einrastbar sind. Dadurch wird eine Kompartimentierung des Grundkörpers 2' in zwei Hohlräume 4 zur Aufnahme einer vorbestimmbaren Menge Füllgut 14 und in ein dazwischenliegendes, nicht ausgefülltes Verlängerungsstück 3 erreicht. Durch entsprechende Dimensionierung der Hohlräume 4 wird das Abfüllen kleiner Portionen zur ein- oder mehrmaligen Applikation und durch das Verlängerungsstück 3 eine gute Handhabung des Behälters 1 erreicht. Besonders günstig ist es, wenn die einsetzbaren Böden 8' aus einem weicheren Material als der Grundkörper 2' gefertigt sind.FIG. 4 shows an alternative embodiment in longitudinal section. In a cylindrical body 2 'are subsequently Floors 8 'used, which has a flange or sealing bead 13 positively in a circumferential groove 12 of the main body 2 ' are latched. This will be a compartmentalization of the body 2 'in two cavities 4 for receiving a predeterminable Quantity of contents 14 and in an intermediate, unfilled Extension piece 3 reached. By appropriate dimensioning the cavities 4 is the filling of small portions for single or multiple application and by the extension piece 3 achieved a good handling of the container 1. It is particularly advantageous if the usable floors 8 'from a softer material than the main body 2 'are made.

Fig. 5 zeigt ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines erfindungsgemässen Behälters mit Füllgut.Fig. 5 shows a method for producing an inventive Container with contents.

In Schritt a) werden zwei Teile A, B bereitgestellt, die je einen Hohlraum 4 zur Aufnahme einer vorbestimmten Menge Füllgut 14 sowie ein Verbindungsstück 5a, 5b aufweisen. Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, wenn jeder der Teile A, B im Spritzgussverfahren einstückig aus einem Kunststoff, z. B. lichtundurchlässigem Polypropylen, gespritzt wird.In step a) two parts A, B are provided, each one Cavity 4 for receiving a predetermined amount of filling 14th and a connecting piece 5a, 5b have. Especially advantageous it is when each of the parts A, B by injection molding in one piece from a plastic, z. B. opaque polypropylene, is injected.

In Schritt b) werden die Hohlräume 4 der beiden Teile A, B mit einer vorbestimmten Menge Füllgut, insbesondere pastösen Zahnfüllmassen, gefüllt. Das Abfüllen kann bei entsprechender Anordung der beiden Teile A, B mit einer einzigen Abfülleinheit durchgeführt werden. Die gefüllten Hohlräume 4 der beiden Teile A, B werden anschliessend verschlossen. Um ein einfaches Öffnen zu ermöglichen und um Hygiene und gegebenenfalls Sterilität des Füllguts 14 zu gewährleisten, werden vorzugsweise licht- und feuchtigkeitsdicht wiederverschliessbare Schnappdeckel 6 verwendet.In step b), the cavities 4 of the two parts A, B with a predetermined amount of filling material, in particular pasty dental filling materials, filled. The filling can with appropriate arrangement the two parts A, B with a single filling unit be performed. The filled cavities 4 of the two parts A, B are then closed. To make it easy to open to allow for hygiene and, if necessary, sterility of the To ensure filling material 14, are preferably light and moisture-proof resealable snap lid 6 used.

In Schritt c) werden die gefüllten und verschlossenen Teile A, B so miteinander verbunden, dass die Aussenwand 10 des Verbindungsabschnitts 5b von Teil B kraftschlüssig an der Innenwand 11 des Verbindungsabschnitts 5a von Teil A anliegt. Der so entstandene Behälter weist dadurch zwei sich gegenüberliegende Hohlräume 4 mit Füllgut 14 auf, zwischen denen ein Verlängerungsstück (3) liegt.In step c), the filled and sealed parts A, B connected to each other so that the outer wall 10 of the connecting portion 5b of Part B frictionally against the inner wall eleventh of the connecting portion 5a of Part A. The resulting Container thus has two opposing cavities 4 with filling material 14, between which an extension piece (3) lies.

Claims (14)

  1. Container, in particular for holding pasty dental filling materials, having an approximately cylindrical basic body (2), characterized in that the basic body (2) has two sealable cavities (4) opposite one another, in each case provided with a bottom (8), for holding a predeterminable amount of contents (14) and an extension piece (3) arranged between the bottoms (8) of the two cavities (4).
  2. Container according to Claim 1, characterized in that the extension piece (3) approximately aligns with the outer surface of the cylindrical basic body (2).
  3. Container according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the basic body (2) consists of two parts (A, B), which are connected to one another detachably or undetachably in a force-fit and/or positive-fit manner.
  4. Container according to Claim 3, characterized in that the two parts each have a connecting section (5a, 5b), the connecting sections (5a, 5b) being connectable to one another in such a way that the outer wall (10) of the connecting section (5b) of one part (B) adjoins the inner wall (11) of the connecting section (5a) of the other part (A) in connective engagement.
  5. Container according to one of Claims 3 or 4, characterized in that the two parts (A, B) each have a sealable cavity (4) for holding a predetermined amount of contents (14), which is separated from the connecting section (5a, 5b), in each case, by a bottom (8).
  6. Container according to Claim 5, characterized in that the bottom (8) in each case changes into the outer wall via a curved transition section (9).
  7. Container according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the utilizable volume of the sealable cavities (4) is preferably approximately between 0.2 cm3 and up to at most 0.9 cm3.
  8. container according to one of Claims 2 to 7, characterized in that the cylindrical basic body (2) has at least a length of 20 mm.
  9. Container according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the container (1) has at least one snap cover (6) mountable on the basic body (2) for sealing the hollow cavity (4), in particular a light- and moisture-tightly resealable snap cover.
  10. Container according to Claim 9, characterized in that the snap cover (6) has a projecting part (7) projecting from the cylindrical basic body (2).
  11. Container according to one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the cavities (4) contain a predetermined amount of contents (14), in particular pasty dental filling materials.
  12. Composite system, characterized in that a number of containers (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 11 are joined together separably to give a composite system.
  13. Method for making and filling a container (1) having an approximately cylindrical basic body (2), in particular a container (1) according to one of Claims 1 to 11, having two sealable cavities (4) opposite one another, in each case provided with a bottom (8), for holding a predetermined amount of contents and an extension piece (3) arranged between the bottoms (8) of the cavities (4), according to the steps:
    a) providing two parts which have a cavity (4),
    b) filling the cavities (4) with contents (14), in particular with pasty dental filling materials,
    c) connecting the two parts before or after step b) to give a container (1) having two cavities (4) opposite one another.
  14. Process according to Claim 13, characterized in that step b) is carried out before step c) and in that the two filled cavities are sealed between step b) and step c).
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